The Portland daily press., 1887-03-22
Beginning OF the Birthday Festivities
OF Emperor william.
Berlin Decorated In the Brightest
Holiday Attire.
Three Thousand Students Parade In
Body.
They Give Emperor william a Grand
Ovation.
He Expresses Much Pleasure at the
Reception.
a Great Crowd on the Streets In the
Evening.
The Imperial Palace In a Blaze OF
Light.

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BERLIN, March 21.-The Emperor VIII
Hams birthday festivities virtually began
yesterday, many societies and clubs through
out Germany holding reunions In honor Of
the occasion. The influx Of strangers into
Berlin continued today. The concourse In
front Of the Emperor's palace was even
greater than that Of yesterday, and there
was similar enthusiastic demonstration.
the crowd chanting the hymn, ''HeiI dir Sic
ger hranz." The day was observed as a
general holiday, and the streets were
thronged. All Of the thoroughfares are gor-
geous with flags and floral designs. There
was a constant stream Of equipages along
Linden avenue, Of royalties exchanging vis-
lts or going to the palace. The Prince Of
Wales, the Arehduke Rudolph and the
Grand Duke Vladimir were especially ovat-
ed. Among the latest arrivals are the King
and Queen OF Roumania. the Crown Prince
OF Denmark, the King and Queen OF Saxopy
and Prince Louis of Bavaria.
The Emperor, In the afternoon, gave a spe-
eiai audience to the foreign ENJOYS, headed
by Mgr. Galimberti. Afterwards there was
state dinner to the royalties
The students at a reunion this afternoon
made the nnal arrangements for tOrchlight
procession tonight, and for the reception Of
Is reported that many pardons will be an
nouneed tomorrow, and civil and military
hOnOrS conferred.
The Gazette says: DIR. LauOr, body physi-
cian OF the Emperor, will receive 100000
marks, with statement recognizing his eff
clent services. The BerliD municipality will
give 100000 marks to the William and Au-
gusta Benevolent Institute. The Emperor
VIII receive tomorrow the municipal dele
gates appointed to present donation.
The Relchstag today passed the second
reading OF the army budget bill, agreeing by
a large majority, to vote the grant which. was.
several times rejected by the former Reich
stag. for the construction Of military schools
Tor non-eommissioned officers at Neu Bril-
sach.
BERLIN, March 21.-This evening between
three and four thousand students. bearing
flags, banners and torches. formed in pro
cession and marched to the palace. The line
extended from the palace to the Opera
House. When the procession arrived at the
palace the Emperor and Empress appeared
at the second window on the ground floor.
President Muenck Of the students commit
tee rode up 10 the window, and their
majesties with the Grand Duchess Of Rudon
rose and bowed. Muenck then called for
cheers for the Emperor, for the victorious
commander in the glorious battles for the
beloved father Of his country, for the author
Of the union Of the German race, for the de-
fender Of the frontiers Of the empire, for the
guardian OF the peace Of the world. The
by the singing Of the national an
them, the Emperor remaining standing
and bowling with evident qualification. The
procession then marched past the palace,
and the students cheered loudly at Prince
Bismarck's palace, where the C6a,..
Count Herbert Bismarck and Count Ran
were awaiting the procession. Insrespo
to the calls OF the students. Prince BisIns
opened window and bowed his thanS A
similar ovation was rendered General Won
Moltke. The whole affair was conducted In
most orderly manner. During the prnOes-r
sion the Emperor called mp s0vcraf students
TO express his gratlheation at their manner Of
c0ngratulating. He said he rejoiced greatly
in the spirit displayed by them, and that
he expected much from the academic
youth OF Germany as circumstances and
times were, serious. Enormous crowds
gathered at the Imperial Palace to watch the
evenings event. At night all the streets
and squares In the vicinity Of the palace
were packed with spectators standing twen-
ty rows deep on each side, who had been
viewing the arrival and departure OF the ban
quet guests. Suddenly blaze Of light ran
along the front OF the epalace and CLEANS Of
flame shot from the stars and crowns decor
ating the front facade. Then the scene
changed, and deep rose c0lored lights shone
out from the gardens and flooded the whole
building.
LONDON, March alright Hon. A. ].
Balf0ur, Chief Secretary for Ireland, ntlma-
ted In the House OF Commons this evening
duce bill making better provision for the
land.
Right Hon. W. H. Smith. First Lord Of the
Treasury, gave notice that the government
would move that the new Irish crimes bill
have precedence over all orders Of the
/ day.
John Morley gave notice that he would
/ move an amendment to the governments
| motion to the effect that the House decline
TO set aside business in favor Of the measure
increasing the stringency of the law In Ire
land, whilst no effective security Is taken
| against the abuse Of law by the execution OF
excessive rents. Morley's notice was re-
ceiyed with loud cheers BY the Irish men,
bers.
Mr.. sSmlth's motion for urgency for CO.
ereion will be opposed TO the uttermest by
the combined strength Of the Gladstonians
/ and Parnellites. Smith promises an early
| statement Of the land proposals, but the OPP
/ position are determined not to permit the
| introduction OF the coercion bill until the
/ land question has been dealt with The
| ministeriaiists admit their inability to en-
force the new cloture rule without a pro-
traeted debate, extending beyond Easter.
Ike Gladstonians greeted with derisive
laughter Smith statements that he hoped to
reach the second reading Of the bill Monday.
The Irish Conservatives will raise the
| question why Father Keller Is allowed spec
/ ial privileges In kilmainham Jail Father
Keller provides his own food and has SER
/ want, and bis friends have free access 10
him, DIR. Kenny, medical officer Of the Ma
| ti0nal League, has applied to be allowed TO
| attend Father Keller and to supply him with
| champagne, If his health requires it, The
| Conservatives insist that the prisoner be
treated according to the rules as first class
| misdemeanor.
Sir James Ferguson, Under Foreign Secre-
| tary, in the House Of Commons tonight, said
| he hoped 70 lay before the House before the
Easter recess a despatch from the United
states government relating to the fisheries
/ dispute.
The Parnellites are gratihed at Mr. Nor
| ley amendment and heartily approve Of II.
The amendment was drafted last week by
Morley, Harcourt and Gladstone with view
OF embarrassing the Radical Unionists, some
OF whom, the Conservatives admit may pos
sibly abstain from voting. Lord Harrington
| Is aware OF the governments plans, and has
| approved them. lie will doubtless carry the
bulk Of his followers with him. This debate
on MOrleys amendment will last several
nights, and 1t Is certain Gladstone will
| speak. IL Is the present intention Of the
| Parnellites and large section of the Glad
stonians TO oppose the coercion bill at every
stage, even TO force a division on a formal
motion for permission to introduce the bill
All the parties have issued urgent whips.
PARIS, March 2l.-The Chamber OF Depu-
| ties today decided to consider the motion in
tr0duced by NJ. Blandine, requesting the gov
ernment to demand from England state
| ment as to the manner In which the fund OF
| 4b,5OO,OO0 In rentes paid under the conven-
| tl0n Of 1915 had been used. The fund now
| amounts To go. 900 600 Startling